A very easy side, this Squash Casserole (au gratin style) comes together quickly while you cook other things! Decadent, creamy and garlicky - this will be the star of any dinner!
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add the tablespoons of butter, and melt.
Add the sliced squash to the pan, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add the chopped roasted garlic to the pan with the squash, stir together, and cook for 1 min.
Pour the heavy cream into the pan, and stir together with the vegetables.
Bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 mins, or until the cream has reduced slightly.
Remove skillet from heat, and sprinkle the topping over the vegetables evenly.
Place skillet in the oven, cook for 4 mins, then switch to broil – and cook until the top is golden brown.
Remove skillet from oven, and let stand for 5-8 minutes, then serve.
Devour.
Notes
Use cream (no substitutes!) for the sauce.Do let it simmer gently, and don't worry about how liquid-y it still is when you put it in the oven. Magic will happen. Promise.Let it stand/rest after removing from the oven - this will help it to set, and be easy to scoop.Substitutions/AdditionsAny kind of squash can be used. I use both yellow squash and zucchini because they're super pretty when combined!Sub dried thyme in the gratin instead of fresh if you don't have it.Sub ritz crackers or another type of cracker crumbs mixed with melted butter if you don't have panko breadcrumbs.